I spent wasted 300 shekels on shoes and about the same on clothes, and what do I see when I get here? I could've dressed like I am every day, and I would've looked just like two thirds or so of the attendees.

Dear Barmaglot: WTF?

Nowhere in this thread was anybody suggesting $600 worth of anything.

The basic advice was leather shoes, some khakis, and polos or "shirts" (button-down).

Did you just hand a sales guy a tub of Vaseline when you went shopping?

Leather shoes can be had for $100 all day. Khakis should cost you $60 TOPS, half that if you go to a discount or outlet store. Shirts can be had for $20-50.

Dear Jehos,

1) The world != the USA. Something that costs $x here may have a substantially different cost elsewhere.2) "300 shekels" was not a colloquialism.3) The thread: did you read it?

I spent wasted 300 shekels on shoes and about the same on clothes, and what do I see when I get here? I could've dressed like I am every day, and I would've looked just like two thirds or so of the attendees.

You're thinking about this wrong. You should be thinking: 'I look like the one third of people here who know how to dress well. Cool!'

That's what always bothers me about Miami fashion...when you see people on TV shows wearing (summer) suits in 90% humidity and 90+ degree heat, they look cool and crisp....I assume people who live in MIami are just used to it or constantly sweating is just accepted as a way of life

Just get lightweight, breathable suits. A good linen suit is just as cool and comfortable as shorts and a tee-shirt, with the advantage of keeping the sun off better.

As for the OP, good jeans are totally ok for "smart casual", but you must dress them up with nicer shoes and a button-down shirt. I would say a jacket is totally optional for the style, but definitely desired due to going to Ireland in the winter.

I spent wasted 300 shekels on shoes and about the same on clothes, and what do I see when I get here? I could've dressed like I am every day, and I would've looked just like two thirds or so of the attendees.

Dear Barmaglot: WTF?

Nowhere in this thread was anybody suggesting $600 worth of anything.

The basic advice was leather shoes, some khakis, and polos or "shirts" (button-down).

Did you just hand a sales guy a tub of Vaseline when you went shopping?

Leather shoes can be had for $100 all day. Khakis should cost you $60 TOPS, half that if you go to a discount or outlet store. Shirts can be had for $20-50.

Dear Jehos,

1) The world != the USA. Something that costs $x here may have a substantially different cost elsewhere.2) "300 shekels" was not a colloquialism.3) The thread: did you read it?

I spent wasted 300 shekels on shoes and about the same on clothes, and what do I see when I get here? I could've dressed like I am every day, and I would've looked just like two thirds or so of the attendees.

You're thinking about this wrong. You should be thinking: 'I look like the one third of people here who know how to dress well. Cool!'

The other third came dressed as clowns because they thought it was a clown convention.

That's what always bothers me about Miami fashion...when you see people on TV shows wearing (summer) suits in 90% humidity and 90+ degree heat, they look cool and crisp....I assume people who live in MIami are just used to it or constantly sweating is just accepted as a way of life